The high torque, electromagnetic toothed brake is used to control the gate of a high security door access control system.

The design team at SG Transmission were approached by a manufacturer to increase the existing brake’s torque for security reasons, within the same space envelope to avoid any design changes.

SG Transmission

SG Transmission is a UK manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes, offering bespoke designed solutions to a global portfolio. Operating from a custom-built manufacturing facility, SG Transmission has the capability to design and manufacture a wide variety of made-to-order clutches and brakes, providing innovative solutions for its customers.

SG Transmission began life in 1972 and has, since then, been designing and manufacturing electromagnetic clutches and brakes for its global customer portfolio. Fundamentally an engineering business, SG Transmission can provide innovative solutions for a specific market or application through its in-house design team.

SG Transmission designs and manufactures a variety of electromagnetic clutches and brakes for a diverse group of industries including; medical, military, robotics, material handling, leisure and so on. SG Transmission is one of few manufacturers to offer a permanent magnetic clutch solution and has recently designed and manufactured this particular clutch for a global, medical device manufacturer.

The SG Transmission manufacturing facilities were purpose built to meet the existing and future capacity demands of the business and therefore has the capability for large or small volume orders. The British manufacturer continues to invest in the latest CNC machinery to improve efficiency and has a clear focus on continuous improvement in lean and efficient cellular manufacturing.